Free Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Oldham – Hollinwood Academy
CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Oldham. Classes run at Hollinwood Academy. The course is tailored to your individual needs and outcomes as set out in your EHCP, with accreditation matched to your abilities and aspirations. This level 2 functional skills maths qualification is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, accepted by employers and colleges in place of a GCSE grade 4. The course typically takes 2 years full-time with daytime attendance.
Who this course is for
Learners follow a course tailored to their individual needs and desired outcomes as agreed in their EHCP and are entered for appropriate accreditation according to their abilities and aspirations.
Entry requirements
Academic ability
What you will learn
You'll apply number skills to real calculations, including fractions, decimals, and percentages.
You'll interpret and use data from tables, charts, and graphs.
You'll solve problems involving ratio, proportion, and scale.
You'll work with measures, shape, and space in practical contexts.
You'll use algebra to express and solve straightforward problems.
You'll check and communicate mathematical reasoning clearly.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Hollinwood Academy, with teaching tailored to your EHCP targets and personal goals. Assessment for the Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 2 is by a written exam. Your learning plan is shaped around your abilities and the accreditation level that suits your aspirations.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hollinwood Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: maths skills used daily in stock and payments
Warehouse operative: counting, measuring, and data recording
Care assistant: numeracy needed for medication and record-keeping
Accounts administrator: entry-level finance and data roles
Apprentice in any trade: most apprenticeships require Level 2 maths
Customer service advisor: handling transactions and figures confidently
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 3 (if available at your centre): builds on Level 2 for learners aiming higher.
GCSE Mathematics: some learners use Functional Skills Level 2 as a stepping stone toward a formal GCSE.
Level 2 or Level 3 vocational qualifications: many Diplomas and Certificates in health, business, or construction require Level 2 maths as an entry condition.
